Susan Stevie

About Susan Stevie

I am a seasoned executive and advisor with a proven track record of driving growth, turnaround, and operational excellence across Fortune 100 and midsize companies. With deep expertise in strategic leadership, financial management, and cross-functional team leadership, I excel at transforming organizations to achieve sustainable success.My core competencies include:Strategic Leadership & Organizational Assessment: Guiding organizations through complex challenges with a focus on sustainable growth and transformation.Financial Expertise: Skilled in CFO responsibilities such as budgeting, reporting, risk management, and financial analytics—delivering measurable results in margins, revenue, and cost reductions.Operational Turnaround & Process Optimization: Expertise in restructuring, implementing lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Cross-Functional Management: Leading diverse teams across finance, operations, HR, sales, marketing, and quality—often managing remote and international teams.Digital Transformation & Innovation: Driving process redesign, automation, and digital initiatives to modernize operations and increase competitiveness.Growth & Revenue Strategy: Launching new products, expanding into new markets, improving customer retention, and forging strategic partnerships.Change & Crisis Management: Navigating organizations through financial crises, acquisitions, and major organizational change initiatives.Leadership Development & Governance: Fostering leadership talent and embedding strong governance practices within organizations.Since 2007, as a founder, strategic advisor, and senior executive, I have collaborated with organizations to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and accelerate growth. I bring a results-oriented, collaborative approach to every engagement. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your organization thrive.

Experience

1. Investor, Board Member

   Shebuystravel

   Jan 2007 — Present

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Education

• University of Kentucky

  BBA, Finance

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Pricing
• Acquisition Integration
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Training
• New Business Development
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Risk Management
• Outsourcing
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management Consulting
• Performance Management
• Financial Services
• Team Leadership
• P&L Management
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• International Business
• Consulting
• Strategy
• Organizational Development